Construction Solicitor NQ - 2 yrs PQE - West London 

Our client is a full-service law firm, working for clients over the South East of England. The firm is based in West London and is a heavyweight for corporate, charity, employment, IT/IP, real estate, private client and community legal service. 

The firm boasts one of the region’s largest real estate teams in the West of London and a corporate team working with UK headquarters of multinationals and large SMEs based in the South East. They handle complex work with great attention to detail and high-quality client service. 

They currently have a vacancy for a jnr mixed contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering solicitor with a particular emphasis on contentious construction work. 

The role includes:

• Assisting with the resolution of construction-related disputes including assisting with the conduct of adjudications, mediations and court-based disputes 
• Taking instructions in connection with contentious construction and engineering disputes and providing initial advice 
• Assisting during the pre-action protocol process 
• Assisting with the conduct of proceedings including the instruction of experts and counsel 
• Attendance at mediations, court hearings, arbitration hearing and adjudication hearings 
• Negotiating appointments with the professional team and collecting warranties from the contractors, sub-contractors and the professional team 
• Assisting the real estate colleagues on the construction aspects of development transactions including development obligations, warranties and copyright issues 
• Carrying out due diligence audits of construction packages 
• Negotiation of development agreements and building contracts (and familiarisation with the commonly used standard forms) 

Qualification & Experience

Law degree (or conversion) and LPC.

Successful Admittance to the Roll of Solicitors

This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor with a minimum of 6 months of experience in construction law to make a mark for themselves within a leading firm. The role offers a competitive salary and realistic career progression.

If you would like to discuss further contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or email Paul@hunterslegal.com

Plots Sales Paralegal – London

The firm

Our client is a modern and highly regarded, property-focused legal practice and is recognised by clients as a partner-led law firm, with in-depth strengths in property law.

Their real estate department boasts an enviable client base involving it in high profile projects. They deliver creative and practical advice, combining legal expertise and a commercial approach to give clients the lead in transactions.

The property team advises on all aspects of commercial property work, from brown/greenfield development sites to investment portfolio acquisitions and disposals. Development work encompasses residential, office, industrial and other commercial activities, whilst investment transactions include both commercial and residential assets.

They also advise on ancillary aspects including infrastructure and planning agreements, environmental, planning and tax issues. The clients include major construction companies, developers, private investors, leisure (particularly restaurant) and retail companies and various public institutions and bodies.

The role

You will be working on sales for large developer client as well as giving paralegal support to the wider team. You will be joining an established, friendly department.

The Candidate:

• Have previous experience working in plot sales as a conveyancing paralegal

• Have commercial awareness

• Be well organised and have excellent time management skills

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is in the region of £25,000 - £28,0000, together with excellent benefits.

• The firm offers excellent training and career opportunities.

Please don’t hesitate to contact paul@hunterslegal.com or call 0203 355 2262 to discuss further.

A great opportunity for a Property Paralegal to join a highly reputable firm in London and gain excellent exposure to a broad range of property work in a busy and friendly team.

The Firm

Our client has been based in the City of London for more than 150 years. From their offices in London, Leeds and Colchester they provide legal services to clients throughout the UK. They are recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK as a medium-sized niche firm specialising in construction, commercial litigation, corporate, employment, projects and property legal services to clients based throughout the United Kingdom.

Their main client base is Registered Providers and the firm is ranked Tier 1 for its work in social housing. They also act for a number of private developers and investments funds. Over the past few years, they have grown significantly and now have approximately 240 staff and a growing international reach.

The Team

Real Estate (and particularly real estate development) is at the heart of their business, as it is with a major part of their client base. Within the Team, there are 7 dedicated partners working on a wide variety of property transactions with a broad range of clients from registered providers of social housing and care homes, to private developers, acting on sites and developments from a handful of units to thousands.

The Role

They are seeking to recruit a Paralegal to assist their Real Estate and Projects Department. The focus of this position is to our support their active team in delivering a high level of service to their clients.

The successful candidate will gain excellent exposure to a broad range of property work in a busy and friendly team. They believe strongly in investing and training their staff and the successful candidate can expect the opportunity to expand on and further develop their existing knowledge.

The Candidate

The firm is looking for someone with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and who is able to manage their own caseload with accuracy and a highly efficient level of time management. This is a demanding role that will require flexibility and the ability to successfully prioritise competing demands.

Essential skills and requirements:

• You will have an appropriate degree in Law or equivalent (or appropriate conversion) or an appropriate subject
• You will have successfully completed or be in the course of undertaking the LPC or be studying CILEX

Desirable skills / future requirements of the role:

• Completing SDLT (Stamp Duty Land Tax) returns
• Drafting and reporting on contracts and other documentation

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

As a result of continued growth, a leading private client firm is looking for a bright, motivated, and enthusiastic Associate to join their London office and be part of their highly successful team.

The Firm

Our client is a highly successful London law firm with a heritage spanning almost 300 years advising wealthy families, property investors, landed estates, entrepreneurs and family businesses.

The Firm operates through five departments - private wealth, property, corporate, litigation and family – and has a strong focus on key sectors including Arts and Luxury assets.

The Team

The team is recognised as being one of the leading Private Client firms in the country. They have a long history of advising private clients, both UK and international, and this is a core part of their business. The Private Client and Tax Department advise clients with a diverse asset base, including international businesses, luxury assets (art, yachts, aircraft, and classic cars) and traditional landed estates.

They specialise in giving proactive and estate planning, trusts, commercial and wealth protection advice that helps their clients preserve and enhance their wealth, whilst also ensuring compliance and reputational integrity. Their focus is on providing a very personal service to clients with complex needs.

The Role

As a result of continued growth, they are looking for a bright, motivated, and enthusiastic Associate to join their London office and be part of a friendly, busy, and highly successful team. They seek candidates who have trained at reputable City or West End Firms who have 3 - 5 years of experience in a private client or tax department. Your experience must include advice on UK taxation, particularly matters with a cross-border and international element, as well as complex wealth holding and family office structures. Any knowledge and experience of trusts and wealth structures in other jurisdictions in both common and case law is preferable.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will advise on the full spectrum of tax planning for ultra-high net worth individuals and trustees, family offices, landed estates, family businesses, entrepreneurs and resident/non-resident, and domiciled/non-domiciled clients.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join their highly regarded team in London.

The Firm

Our client is a leading UK law firm with an international reach. They work with a range of private clients, international retailers, pharmaceutical companies, international developers, UK-based and international banks, and overseas investors.

The Team

They are experienced in all aspects of residential property including Purchase and sale of leasehold and freehold property, Remortgages, Lease extensions, Transfers of equity, Auction sales and purchases, Investment site acquisitions, Development site acquisitions.

 The Role

They are seeking an experienced residential property fee-earner for their friendly and successful Real Estate department, based in their London office.

You will be joining a busy, diverse, and proactive team with colleagues ranging from experienced seniors to paralegals and conveyancing assistants. You will be dealing with high-quality work, so will need solid experience and excellent legal and networking skills and you should be keen to take on a challenging and varied role.

This is a full-time role and flexible working will be considered. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and those from other minority groups.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A junior Residential Property Solicitor is required to join a highly successful London-based firm and deal with a broad range of transactional work.

The Firm

Our client is a highly successful London law firm with a heritage spanning almost 300 years advising wealthy families, property investors, landed estates, entrepreneurs and family businesses.

The Firm operates through five departments - private wealth, property, corporate, litigation and family – and has a strong focus on key sectors including Arts and Luxury assets.

The Team

The team acts for high net worth individuals and a number of established and high-profile urban and rural estate clients. The team aims to provide a highly organised, efficient, and cost effective service to our existing clients and to build on this reputation to further grow the practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a key part in achieving this aim.

The Residential team is based in London and consists of 4 Partners and 5 Fee Earners. 

The Role

The primary role will be to assist the team with transactional assistance alongside the management of large urban and rural estates. This position will report directly to the Head of the Residential team in the Property Department. 

They are looking for an Associate to join the Residential team to further their career on a full-time basis.

The purpose of this role is primarily to deal with a broad range of transactional work and to assist/deal with management transactions including lettings, licenses to assign, underlet and alter, (which includes the preparation of draft documentation), deeds of variation etc. for both private clients and for urban and rural estate clients.

The Candidate  

The successful candidate will encounter a wide variety of transactional work alongside property portfolio management matters across mixed-use rural and urban portfolios. The candidate must be able to deal with buying, selling, and financing for private clients. Responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating documents as well as running a significant number of their own files. There can be an element of commercial work especially when dealing with agricultural property or large estates but experience in commercial work is not a pre-requisite for the role.

You will be newly qualified - 1 year PQE with experience of residential leasehold property management, residential experience, including dealing with letting transactions and mortgages on houses and flats. Commercial and/or agricultural experience is not required, however, an ability to learn and be willing to undertake this work is important.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A fantastic opportunity for a Solicitor with strong litigation experience to join a thriving Media Disputes department in London.

The Firm

Our client is an established firm of commercial lawyers located in Central London and currently comprises 15 partners plus 90 professional and support staff.

Their teams are leaders in their fields and their small team structure means you will be gaining hands on experience, skills, and client contact at an earlier stage in your career.

The Team

They have been advising media and entertainment businesses for decades, offering cutting-edge expertise across the industry sectors and legal developments that affect them. They are recognised experts and have a wealth of experience in all areas of the media mix.

The department represents a large number of individuals, ranging from senior politicians to actors/actresses to talent agents. They act in high-profile libel and privacy precedent-setting cases, which regularly reach the High Court. The team is currently comprised of two partners, two senior consultants and five associates alongside seven paralegals.

The Role

They are seeking two Associates (3-5 and 5-7 years PQE) to work in key positions in the thriving Media Disputes department. They are recruiting to accommodate a flurry of significant and high-profile instructions in this exciting sector. These roles will appeal to dynamic solicitors who have strong litigation experience want to further their careers within this busy and highly regarded team.

Media law experience is not a pre-requisite for the junior role but is for the senior role.

Specialist Practice Areas:

• Defamation
• Privacy, breach of confidence and data protection
• Harassment and online abuse
• Reputation management
• Pre-publication reading

The Candidate

The ideal candidates will have between (i) three and five years PQE with a strong interest in media law and a track record within litigation and (ii) five to seven years PQE with a solid background in media law as well as litigation experience. The firm is looking for solicitors who are pro-active, dynamic, and commercial, keen to progress in a growing team with a burgeoning workload, and who is first and foremost a team player.

The successful candidates will be expected to liaise closely and develop relationships with both clients and leading barristers in this specialist field. They will be expected to become involved in business development and credit will be given for their efforts. They will have support of the partners but also be expected to supervise and instruct junior colleagues as part of a friendly and hard-working team working in a fast-paced area of law.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

An exciting role for a non-contentious Construction Solicitor to join a busy department in a highly regarded firm in London.

The Firm

Our client has been based in the City of London for more than 150 years. From their offices in London, North West England, and Essex they provide legal services to clients throughout the UK.

They are recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK as a medium-sized niche firm specialising in construction, commercial litigation, corporate, employment, projects, and property legal services to clients based throughout the United Kingdom.

The firm’s main client base is Registered Providers, and the firm is ranked Tier 1 for its work in social housing. They also act for a number of private developers and investment funds. Over the past few years, they have grown significantly and now have approximately 240 staff and a growing international reach.

The Team

The Construction team is comprised of 19 (six partners, eleven solicitors, one paralegal, and one trainee solicitor) and is divided into two sub-teams (contentious and non-contentious).

Their clients include developers, major corporations, funders, contractors, sub-contractors, construction consultants, local authorities, registered providers of social housing, and PFI consortia.

Their work for Registered Providers involves them instructed on some of the largest construction developments in the social housing sector which are often in the spotlight of the national media.

The Role

This is an opportunity for an individual with a passion for construction law to join their busy construction department.

The firm is looking for an ambitious construction solicitor, who is prepared to work hard and go the extra mile, to hit the ground running and make their mark within a thriving construction department.

You will be three years PQE + with the majority of experience gained in non-contentious construction.

You will have detailed knowledge on the JCT suite of contracts, an understanding of construction management, management contracting, modular construction, joint venture partnerships, and alternative methods of procurement.

In addition, you will be self-motivated, be commercially aware, and have enthusiasm for business development and developing your own practice.

The Candidate

Attributes and Skills Required:

• You will have a minimum of three years’ PQE non-contentious construction experience
• You will have worked, since qualification, as a full-time construction solicitor in private
• practice
• You will have a strong academic background, ideally gaining a 2:1 at degree level and a
• postgraduate course in construction law will be advantageous
• You will have a thorough understanding of the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration
• Act 1996, the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England & Wales) Regulations 1998
• You will be proactive and prepared to work independently and intelligently exercise your own
• judgment with minimal supervision, and always adopting a can-do attitude

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

As a result of growth, this Top 50 law firm now requires a Senior Associate to join the Construction team in London.

The Firm

Our client is a City-led, international, and national law firm with over 130 partners and 830 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East, and Far East, they provide a full-service integrated offering.

Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy, and natural resources. We also act for many high net worth individuals.

The team

Construction is core to what they do, and their team enjoys a formidable reputation across the industry. Their work focuses on UK contentious construction matters, which is broad and sees us acting for private and public sector developers. Their experience extends across all the major contract forms (JCT, NEC, ICE, FIDIC, PPC, and GC Works) as well as PFI and bespoke contracts.

As part of a dedicated 23 strong national contentious construction department, you can also expect to work alongside colleagues on work which is being led out of the other UK offices as well as, working closely with the London real estate practice in advising developers, major international and domestic contractors, consultants and public sector bodies such as central and local government, and social housing providers.

The Role

As a result of growth, the department is now seeking a Senior Associate to join the team.

What you'll be doing:

• Alternative dispute resolution, including adjudication, mediation, the resolution of claims under the pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes, and litigation
• Dispute avoidance and risk management
• Contractual interpretation
• Professional negligence
• Domestic projects in the main but with the opportunity to become involved in international matters
• Play an active role in business development and work to raise the firm's profile and help win new business
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in other offices and other practice areas, and travel as required
• Participate in firm-wide and departmental training sessions
• Initiate, build and maintain effective client relationships
• Ensure files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures

The Candidate

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies the firm expects of those at Senior Associate level. In particular, for this role, they require:

• Drive, enthusiasm and vision
• Proven ability to manage files and excellent time management
• Flexibility and can-do approach
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach
• Demonstrable passion for business development
• Qualified solicitor with at least 6 years experience in contentious construction
• Knowledge of JCT, FIDIC and NEC and adjudication
• Experience of adjudication and UK contentious construction work
• Excellent academics and training
• Experience of fire safety/cladding disputes is desirable
• An understanding of the Building Safety Bill and the implications for the construction sector
• As well as, experience of working for social and private developers.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A standout opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor to join a Top 50 firm in London and work on a varied and interesting caseload.  

The Firm

Our client is a commercial law firm with over 180 partners and over 1100 staff worldwide. It has grown by about 50% in the last five years and its annual turnover is now around £220m. Unlike many firms these days, they are a London-centric firm, with two-thirds of their fees generated in London (although they do also have eight overseas offices).

The firm's full trophy cabinet reflects continued external recognition for its successes (e.g. Times Best Law Firms 2020, Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year in 2018).                                                                                             

The Team

Their award-winning litigation practice has a market-leading reputation and is highly respected by clients and peers alike. It is the largest practice area within the firm and therefore, as you would expect, a major force. Their litigators handle all aspects of litigation and arbitration, including financial and banking disputes, recovery and insolvency, professional negligence, intellectual property, information technology, construction and engineering, fraud and asset tracing, property disputes, trust litigation, and business investigations and regulation. 

The team is led by a Chambers & Partners ranked property litigation partner. The team sits as a specialist sub-group within the firm's strong, profitable, and hugely regarded Commercial Litigation group.  This provides many advantages in terms of being able to draw on their know-how and resources. As you would expect we also work very closely with the firm's strong and growing Real Estate practice group. 

The Role

They are a busy team with a large amount of interesting work. You will have a very varied workload and will be running your own cases as well as working alongside the partners on larger more complex cases. You will quickly find yourself given large amounts of responsibility and client contact, but within a close-knit supportive environment with partner input whenever you need it.

The firm takes a lot of care in developing its associates. Their two-property litigation partners spend a lot of time working with and nurturing, the associates in the team. Because the team sits within one of the general Commercial Litigation groups, there will also be some scope, if you wish, to obtain experience on more general commercial disputes to complement your skills as a property litigator. Both property litigation partners are solicitor advocates. The appointee will have the opportunity to develop his/her advocacy skills should he/she want to.

The Candidate

Attributes/Skills Required:

• Strong academics
• Excellent legal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to analyse information quickly and spot tactical angles
• Strong interest in property law and litigation
• Drive to achieve the best result for the client
• Articulate, orally and on paper
• Self-starter and shows initiative
• Organised and able to work to deadlines

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A fantastic opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join a growing firm in London and work on a mixture of contentious and non-contentious matters.

The Firm

Our client has been based in the City of London for more than 150 years. From their offices in London, Leeds and Colchester they provide legal services to clients throughout the UK. They are recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK as a medium-sized niche firm specialising in construction, commercial litigation, corporate, employment, projects, and property legal services to clients based throughout the United Kingdom.

Over the past few years, they have grown significantly and now have approximately 240 staff and a growing international reach.

The Team

Their Employment and Pensions team acts for over 200 registered providers of social housing and an increasing number of corporate clients across England and Wales, providing pragmatic commercial advice and guidance on all aspects of Employment & Pensions law.

The Role

They are looking to recruit a solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join the team. Successful candidates will be able to manage their own caseload, comprising a mixture of contentious and non-contentious matters.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role:

• This is not an exhaustive list and from time to time it may be necessary to vary these to meet
• the department and business needs.
• Responsible for the day to day running of a caseload;
• Advising on routine matters such as misconduct, sickness absence, grievances etc;
• TUPE advice and drafting;
• Conduct of Employment Tribunal litigation up to hearing stage, with some telephone advocacy if required;
• Preparation, negotiation and advising on Settlement Agreements (for employers and employees);
• Advising on industrial relations and strike action;
• Advising on restructures;
• Undertaking due diligence and supporting other departments on projects with a people aspect;
• Preparation and presentation of training to clients on Employment related topics;
• Supporting the Partners on large and more complex matters if required;
• Direct interaction with clients, managing their expectations and meeting their deadlines;
• Achieving time recording and billing targets
• Efficiently managing deadlines relating to a variety of cases at any one time;
• Full involvement in marketing and business development in a client focused manner.

The Candidate

The right candidate will display strong technical ability, commercial awareness, ability to organise and prioritise their workload effectively, excellent communications skills, and a flair for nurturing client relationships. The opportunity will be available to develop a specialism within the field to sit alongside their general practice.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Real Estate Solicitor to join a leading firm in West London.

The Firm

Our client is recognised as a leading law firm in the Thames Valley, West London, and the western Home Counties. They have 16 teams and 24 individuals ranked as leaders in their field by the premium legal directories.

The Team

The firm has an experienced team of experts providing advice and guidance on all aspects of commercial real estate including:

• Commercial and mixed-use development
• Commercial property investment and management
• Business leases
• Commercial property finance

The Role

The firm is now seeking an enthusiastic Associate to join the team and provide a high-quality service to clients on all aspects of Commercial Real Estate in line with the firm’s standards of performance.

You will work closely with all members of the Commercial Real Estate team and, where required, the wider firm. The role is part assisting, part running your own caseload. It will involve dealing with demanding client schedules and working as part of a team.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have between 2 - 3 years of indicative experience. However, Solicitors with relevant demonstrable experience will be considered.

Skills and Experience

• Good understanding and application of Commercial Landlord and Tenant and basic Land law
• Analytical ability: able to get to identify and deal with the core elements of a problem.
• Communication: clear expression, orally and in writing, and to do so in a manner that is concise and assertive, but courteous.
• Quality: produce work that is consistently accurate, produces drafts that are thought through and completed as far as possible.
• Planning and organising: thinking ahead to plan work so that tasks are not affected when additional tasks arise; being able to track and monitor progress of own work and alerting supervisor if schedule may not be met.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com